This Week in Good News

MSPCA taking in 37 cats from Louisiana after snowfall

The MSPCA’s Northeast Animal Shelter is set to receive 37 cats impacted by the significant …

‘Bulldog Boutique’ providing free clothes to Westerly students in need

Westerly High School’s new student boutique is a small space with big dreams.

12 Gives Back: Katie Brown Educational Program

Each month, WPRI 12, along with Somerset Federal Credit Union, honors those who make …

Birders flock to Aquidneck Island for glimpse of rare goose

A species of goose that’s not usually seen in the United States has made its way to …

Nesi’s Notes: Jan. 25

Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.

Man charged in deadly Lincoln DUI crash gets 5 years behind bars

The Massachusetts man accused in a deadly New Year’s Eve crash two years ago has changed his plea.

PHIL’s Main Street Grille closing after 85 years

A beloved South Kingstown restaurant is closing for good this weekend after 85 years in business.

Washington state woman is charged in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont

A Washington state woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, which happened days after authorities …

Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary Friday in a dramatic late-night vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications …

Community Focus: RI Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green

Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joined 12 News at 4 to talk about cell phone policies, student safety, state-run school …

Teens face gun charges after chase in New Bedford

Two teenagers were arrested Tuesday following a brief chase through New Bedford.

Police find narcotics, firearms in Pawtucket man’s home

Police arrested a Pawtucket man Wednesday after finding narcotics and firearms while searching his house.

Immigration attorney weighs in on new executive orders

The new Executive Orders come just days after a federal judge in Boston approved a settlement in the class-action lawsuit of Lilian Calderon Jimenez …